02 Jan 2025 | 03:20 PM UTC
Thailand: Increased security, disruptions likely in Pong District late Jan. 2 following bus crash
Tight security, disruptions likely near toll booth in Pong, Thailand, late Jan. 2 after bus crash leaves at least 27 tourists injured.
Heightened security and associated disruptions are likely to occur near a toll booth in Pong District following a bus crash. Preliminary information suggests the incident occurred when a bus carrying tourists collided with a vehicle, leaving 27 Russian travelers injured. Further details concerning the nature of the incident were not immediately available. Officials are likely to provide updates in the coming hours.
Authorities will likely maintain an increased security response to facilitate ongoing rescue and investigative operations. Associated localized transport disruptions are likely to continue, and related demonstrations denouncing the incident are possible.
Avoid the incident scene until officials issue the all-clear. Depart the area at the first sign of any security disturbance. Plan accordingly for localized transport disruptions. Heed all official security and traffic advisories.
